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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 513 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 513 and 293.22 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 513 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/513 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 513 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 150,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,421.86/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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